The Kandy Esala Perahera has a long history that is synonymous with the country's rich Buddhist culture. One of the grandest pageants in the hill capital, the Esala Perahera celebrates the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and is held in the Lunar month of Esala which falls in July or August. Witness highlights of the spectacular parade of dancers, acrobats and music and the magical traditions of the Perahera! www.facebook.com/tourismsrilanka.gov.lk www.youtube.com/c/srilankatravelvideo . . . #KandyEsa

The revered Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest events that takes place in the city of Kandy. It’s a procession made up of performances such as Whip crackers, Kandyan Dancers, Fire Dancers & Musicians paying homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha with the hope of receiving the best climate for crops that will also bring blessings to the country. #DFCCBank #KeepGrowing #BankforEveryone #EsalaPerahera2022 #SriLanka | DFCC Bank

The Second Kumbal Perahera paraded through the streets last night — a breathtaking blend of colour, culture, and tradition. Proudly sharing Sri Lanka’s heritage with the world. Video courtesy: Amila Alahakoon Photography #Peraherainthesky #KumbalPerahera #SriLankanAirlines #iflysrilankan | SriLankan Airlines

Streets of Kandy came alive with the first Randoli Perahera — a breathtaking display of tradition, devotion, and pageantry. Join us as we celebrate Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage at its finest. Video courtesy: Amila Alahakoon Photography #RandoliPerahera #SriLankanAirlines #iflysrilankan | SriLankan Airlines

"Kandy Esala Perahera" 🇱🇰 2K20 The kandy Esala Perahera also knows as the festival of the tooth is a festival held in August in kandy.it has been recorded that the perahera was held each year since the arrival of BUDDHA'S TOOTH RELIC to srilanka 🇱🇰 . And my most exciting experiences are watching the performance of Srilankan drummers and the Elephant march😍.all the elephants are decoration with colourful costumes.one of the elephants carries the casket with the BUDDHA'S TOOTH RELIC On its He

Restless elephants during second Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival | Ada Derana

A number of elephants being paraded in the Kandy Esala Perahera tonight ran amok causing spectators to run for cover. Several attempts were made to calm the majestic animals who could not be controlled and as a result, the Perahera was disrupted, causing fear and panic to spread. Many people were seen videoing the incident. | Daily Mirror